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IHOP Hosts National Pancake Day Event Feb. 28

The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Washington, DC area IHOP restaurants and their February 28 celebration of National Pancake Day. As part of the celebration, all participating, local IHOP restaurants …

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West Potomac HS Student Selected at National Youth Delegate For Prestigious Conference At George Mason University

West Potomac High School student Kharis Schrage has been selected to represent Virginia as a National Youth Delegate at the 2012 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Schrage has been awarded opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country…

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Animal Shelter Needs Foster Parents

Are you interested in helping save lives of puppies, kittens, turtles and an assortment of other animals housed at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter? The Shelter will host a special orientation session for citizens interested in learning more about the organization’s animal foster care program. The…

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H&R Block Dollars & Sense Helps Teens Become Financially Fit

Imagine if teenagers controlled their families’ finances. Would they know how to spend and save money wisely? Or would they max out every credit card? It’s hard to know, but with 50 percent of high school seniors failing when tested on basic personal finance1, it’s not a gamble many parents would …

Local Connections

West Potomac Varsity Dance Team Pep Rally

On March 1st, the West Potomac Dance Team will be leaving for Orlando, Florida to participate in the NDA National Dance Competition against 88 other teams from around the country. Join the team and celebrate with a pep rally with dancing by the Varsity team, the JV team, the Sandburg dance team and…

Local Connections

Fund Set Up for United Community Ministries Director

United Community Ministries has established a fund in honor of retired Executive Director Cynthia Hull. Hull, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, served at UCM for nearly five years. UCM has started a “Cynthia Hull for UCM Fund” as a living tribute in her honor. Donations to the fund will …

Social Notes

Historic Mount Vernon Offers Free Admission on Washington's Birthday

The Mount Vernon Estate will offer free admision to celebrate the national observance of George Washington's birthday on Monday, Feb. 20. The traditional wreathlaying ceremony will take place at Washington's Tomb followed by patriotic music and military performances on the Bowling Green.  Join …

Social Notes

Fort Hunt ES Hosts School-Wide Spelling Bee

Fort Hunt Elementary School held its school-wide spelling bee Wednesday afternoon. Nick Oldham was the winner of the bee. The winner of the local spelling bees will compete in the Fairfax County Bee, which will be held Sunday, March 18 at 2 pm at Hayfield Secondary School. The winner of the County …

Social Notes

2012 Friends of Trees Nominations Being Accepted

Please consider individuals, schools, youth or adult organizations, or civic organizations that have volunteered time and effort to preserve, protect, or plant trees and nominate one for a Friends of Trees award. Nominations are due by March 31st.  Awards will be presented on Arbor Day, April 28th…

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Women for Obama To Host Kick-Off Party

Women for Obama in Virginia will host a call for organizers and volunteers this Thursday in Mount Vernon. Join Women for Obama in Alexandria for a conference call with First Lady Michelle Obama to rally volunteers for President Obama’s reelection campaign. Women from Alexandria to Richmond to …

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